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TANZANIA STORY
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TANZANIA HOSTS GALA TRAVEL INDUSTRY EVENT IN NEW YORK CITY ON THE OCCASION OF THE U.S. VISIT OF H.E. JAKAYA MRISHO KIKWETE, PRESIDENT, UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

Photo: Irene Markel, Jeffrey's World ofTravel (Tzell travel) Great Neck New York, Tree of life, was the lucky winner of a beautiful ebony carving, "tree of life," at Tanzania's Gala travel industry reception in New York City hosted by the Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) in association with the Africa Travel Association. From Left: Peter Mwenguo, ManagingDirector, TTB. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Irene Markel; Mr. Elvis Musiba, Chairman, Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA), Tanzania. Photo Credit Robert Eilets

The Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) in the US (represented by The Bradford Group), in association with the Africa Travel Association, hosted a gala travel industry reception in New York City as part of a two week trade and investment mission led by H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania. The festive evening which took place at "24 Fifth", attracted more than 250 tour operators, travel agents, Africa Travel Association members and participants of the Trade & Investment Mission from Tanzania, including representatives of Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) and Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA).

Special Guests from Tanzania were Ambassador Dr. Augustine Mahiga, Tanzania's Permanent Representative to the UN, Peter Mwenguo, Managing Director, TTB, Mr. Elvis Musiba, Chairman, NCAA, Mr. Bernard Murunya, Tourism Manager, NCAA, Col. E.S. Balele, Chairman, Board of Trustees, TANAPA, Mr.Gerald Bigurube, Director General, TANAPA, Mr. Joseph Kessy, Planning Manager, TANAPA.

Arabella Poueriet, Anabella Tours, Brooklyn, New York, was the lucky winner of a pair of ebony candlesticks at Tanzania's Gala travel industry reception in New York City hosted by the Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) in association with the Africa Travel Association (ATA). From Left: Peter Mwenguo, ManagingDirector, TTB Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; Arabella Poueriet; Mr. Elvis Musiba, Chairman, Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA), Tanzania. Photo Credit Robert Eilets

Nila Rodrigues, Manager, Caribe Travel Bureau, New York, was the lucky winner of a beautiful ebony carving at Tanzania's Gala travel industry reception in New York City hosted by the Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) in association with the Africa Travel Association. From Left: Peter Mwenguo, ManagingDirector, TTB. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Nila Rodrigues; Mr. Elvis Musiba, Chairman, Ngorongoro Conservations Area Authority (NCAA), Tanzania. Photo Credit Robert Eilets

Ambassador Mahiga, in his welcoming remarks said "Tanzania, the largest country in East Africa, with its rich cultural heritage, history, world renowned wildlife and natural wonders, archeological monuments, miles of beautiful white sand beaches along the Indian Ocean coast, offers visitors a diverse array of attractions. But just as important to the visitor, Tanzania, since its independence in 1961, has enjoyed peace and stability in a democratic environment. " This in fact has been one of the themes of H.E. President Kikwete's mission to the US, to promote the excellent environment that Tanzania offers for tourism as well as tourism investment.

Tanzania's most famous attractions include Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa; the Serengeti, home of the unparallel spectacle of the annual animal migrations; the Selous, world's largest Game Reserve; The Ngorongoro Crater, often called the Eighth wonder of the World, and the Olduvai Gorge (cradle of mankind); and the exotic spice islands of Zanzibar. With more than 25% of the country protected, there are 14 National Parks including Saadani, a unique marine/bush park along the Indian Ocean Coast, and 13 Game Reserves.

Tanzania Tourism Expecting Dramatic 12% increase in 2006

According to TTB Managing Director, Peter Mwenguo, the number of tourists visiting Tanzania has been increasing steadily. Already in 2006, Tanzania arrivals worldwide are expected to reach 700,000, representing an increase of approximately 12% over the figures for 2005 (612,000). What is the special lure that Tanzania holds for Americans? Mwenguo says that "it is the fact that more and more Americans are seeking new places for Adventure Travel and to interact with the local people and learn about their culture. Tanzania offers all this, in a warm, friendly, safe and English speaking environment (English is the official language along with Kiswahili)." He added that visitors could choose from a wide range of accommodations, from camping to world class luxury." A growing number of transatlantic airlines offer better access from US gateways, KLM / Northwest, British Airways, South African Airways, Emirates and Ethiopian Airlines. Mwenguo noted that although Tanzania is often perceived as a slightly more expensive destination, the country offers the best value for money and quality of services. "We have been very careful to protect Tanzania from becoming a mass tourism destination. Our low volume/ high yield policy has kept the crowds from the parks and protected the quality of the visitors' vacation experience."

Mr. Elvis Musiba, Chairman, Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA), closed the evening by thanking those travel agents and tour operators already selling Tanzania for their continued support and encouraging travel agents not yet familiar with the destination, to come and experience Tanzania for themselves.

For more information on Tanzania visit www.tanzaniatouristboard.com; in New York (212) 447-0027; email Tanzania@bradfordglobalmarketing.com.